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Nitrogen gas bill could restart executions
If Gov. Sarah Sanders signs into law HB 1489, Arkansas executions could begin again. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, R-Hermitage, and Sen. Blake Johnson, R-Corning, would allow nitrogen…
Author: Roby Brock
by - March 11, 2025 12:47 pm
Matt Wait goes full time into the custom home business
How does a Razorback punter with a degree in financial management and a successful career in medical sales for an international firm make a career switch to homebuilder in Northwest…
by - March 10, 2025 5:08 pm
UALR economist lands $750K grant to study water use in agriculture
Dr. Kent Kovacs, an associate professor of accounting, economics, and finance at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received a nearly $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s…
by - March 10, 2025 9:51 am
Tourism, advertising legend Wayne Woods dies
Wayne Woods, the longtime cheerleader for Arkansas tourism and former CEO of advertising giant CJRW, has died at the age of 77 after an illness. Woods and his brother, Shelby,…
by - March 9, 2025 6:36 pm
Senate President Hester says prison can be built for $825M, expects Medicaid moves this week
Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, expects a bill that centers on power generation to move through the Senate soon. He also predicts success moving forward with funding for an $825…
by - March 9, 2025 5:47 pm
US Rep. Bruce Westerman on SOTU, tariffs, federal park layoffs
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, said he heard good things for Arkansas in the president’s address to the nation last week, and he’s hopeful that federal layoffs and tariffs…
by - March 7, 2025 1:59 pm
LR Port achieves Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ certification for 875-acre megasite
The Little Rock Regional Chamber and Entergy Arkansas announced Friday (March 7) the completion of its Select Site certification for a new 875-acre industrial megasite located on the southeastern portion…
by - March 5, 2025 4:01 pm
Power generation bill fails in Senate by one vote, effort to be made again
Senate Bill 307, the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025, failed by one vote in the Arkansas State Senate on Wednesday (March 5). The bill received 17 votes for, 11…
by - March 3, 2025 8:56 pm
AARP survey shows small business support for more retirement options for workers
Respondents to a statewide poll conducted by AARP showed overwhelming support for legislation to make it easier for businesses to access retirement savings choices for workers. The results of the…
by - March 3, 2025 5:56 pm
$10 million Venture Center Arkansas Fund makes first four investments
The Venture Center Arkansas Fund, launched last year and having raised $10 million, announced Monday (March 3) it has made investments in four state-based startups, with three based in central…
by - February 26, 2025 6:51 pm
GOP women’s caucus unveils next ‘Dream Big’ initiative
Republican women legislators unveiled Wednesday (Feb. 26) a new package of bills that aims to address children and family issues in the 95th Arkansas General Assembly. Touting the successful passage…
by - February 26, 2025 3:21 pm
Gov. Sanders, lawmakers unveil anti-China legislative package
Gov. Sarah Sanders outlined Wednesday (Feb. 26) the Communist China Defense legislative package, a group of bills that will divest state resources from China and ban foreign adversaries from buying…
by - February 24, 2025 7:21 am
Arkansas’ First Gentleman Bryan Sanders sees opportunities in the state’s outdoor economy
Bryan Sanders, the state’s first First Gentleman, was given a task by his wife, Gov. Sarah Sanders, early in her administration: grow Arkansas’ outdoor economy. And that’s what he aims…
by - February 23, 2025 7:26 pm
Economics, technology at play in new Fayetteville Shale drilling
David Howald, Flywheel Energy’s chief operating officer, said that controlling costs, new technology, and industry economics are at the heart of his company investing heavily in the Fayetteville Shale Play….
by - February 22, 2025 8:20 am
The Jim Guy I knew
I was 12 years old when I first “met” Jim Guy Tucker. I didn’t really meet him, but I saw him in a TV ad running for the U.S. Senate…
by - February 17, 2025 8:23 pm
Hearing on ballot signature bills lasts six hours; two bills pass
A House panel listening to a package of bills to alter signature collections for ballot initiatives lasted roughly six hours with only two bills making it out of committee. The…
by - February 17, 2025 1:24 pm
New drilling expected in Fayetteville Shale play
Three new permits have been submitted for horizontal drilling in the once booming Fayetteville Shale play. Flywheel Energy Development, an Oklahoma City-based private oil and gas exploration and production firm,…
by - February 16, 2025 8:06 am
NWA boom leads to tight, but healthy commercial real estate market
Marshall Saviers, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the state, says the Northwest Arkansas market is in a pretty…
by - February 12, 2025 5:22 pm
Petition measures, maternal health bills pass Senate; sports raffle act fails in committee
The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday (Feb. 12) passed five measures to alter the petition signature gathering process, while also advancing the governor’s maternal health package. In the Arkansas House, members…
by - February 11, 2025 7:33 pm
Constitutional amendment proposals filed for partisan judges, jungle primaries
There are now 28 proposed constitutional amendments that have been filed by senators and representatives in the 95th Arkansas General Assembly. Lawmakers will have the option to refer up to…